Manisa Basket Falls to Peristeri in BCL, Suffering First Loss
In the FIBA Basketball Champions League (BCL), Turkish team Manisa Basket faced their first defeat of the season, falling to Peristeri 90-78 in Athens. This fourth game in Group H saw Manisa struggle to keep up as Peristeri led from start to finish, ultimately securing their first victory in the group stage.
Game Summary
Peristeri’s Jarell Eddie was unstoppable, leading the charge with an impressive 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. Supporting him were Tobin Carberry, who contributed 14 points and 3 rebounds, and George Papas, who added 11 points and 3 assists. Justin Patton scored 8 points with 4 rebounds, while Vangelis Zougris and Neoklis Avdalas chipped in with 9 and 5 points, respectively.
For Manisa Basket, Martynas Echodas led the scoring with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Jamorko Pickett and Fabian White Jr. each added 12 points, while Chris Chiozza contributed 14 points and 3 rebounds. Hugo Besson had 9 points and 3 assists, but it wasn’t enough to challenge Peristeri’s control over the game.
Quarter Scores
- 1st Quarter: Peristeri 28-15 Manisa
- 2nd Quarter: Peristeri 45-39 Manisa
- 3rd Quarter: Peristeri 67-53 Manisa
- 4th Quarter: Peristeri 90-78 Manisa
Following this result, Manisa Basket will aim to bounce back in their next game, where they will host UCAM Murcia. Peristeri, riding the momentum of their first win, will take on FMP in their upcoming matchup.
